Topaz - stone of wisdom

An unusual representative of the silicate group of minerals is topaz stone. It has always been a symbol of power, as it was worn by all the eminent royal families of Russia. And no wonder: topaz is a gem of stunning beauty, which has a number of healing and magical properties, and the history of its origin is shrouded in legends and mysterious mysteries.

Description, mining

Topaz is a semi-precious stone that often forms in greisens and granite pegmatites. The chemical formula of topaz is Al2 [SiO4] (F, OH) 2. Often found near deposits of tourmaline, smoky quartz, morion. Crystals have even shading of white color. Its luster is glassy and bright. Topaz is a very hard mineral and therefore difficult to process. Due to perfect cleavage, it should not be attempted to scratch it to check its hardness. For the same reason, when cutting and inserting into a frame, work must be done very carefully. The stone has a very high density - if you lower it into water, it will sink.  

The color range of the mineral is very diverse:

• colorless;
• all shades of blue;
• from pale yellow to brown-honey;
• bluish green;
• a palette of pink shades - golden pink, raspberry, scarlet;
• multi-colored.

There are a lot of gem deposits in every corner of the Earth. The main ones are Brazil, Sri Lanka, Ukraine, Russia, Australia, and Japan. Some are famous for exceptional crystals. For example, India is famous for its yellow topazes, while Germany is famous for its greenish and colorless stones.

History

The history of the mineral with its origins goes far into the past. There are two versions of the origin of its name. According to one of them, the gem was indicated in the writings of Pliny the Elder, in which he describes a gold-colored nugget and calls it topaz. It also states that the mineral was discovered on the island of Topazos (now the island of Zabargad in Egypt) in the Red Sea. According to another version, the name comes from "tapaz", which in Sanskrit means "fire, flame" and indicates one of the most valuable varieties of the gem.

Museums around the world can boast of masterpieces of jewelry art that contain this amazing stone:

• "Gisella's headdress" - neck decoration of the daughter of the king of the Franks Charles III;
• the crown of the Russian Empress Irina Godunova;
• Order of the Golden Fleece - the oldest sign, established in 1429 by Philip III the Good, Duke of Burgundy;
• "Akademik Fersman" - a large-sized mineral;
• the colorless stone of Braganza, inlaid in the crown of the ruler of Portugal;
• “The Cap of the Kingdom of Kazan”, made in honor of the successful capture of Kazan and the adoption by Ivan the Terrible of the title of Kazan Tsar.

This is not a complete list of unique minerals and jewelry with topaz. How many more are kept in private collections is unknown.

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Topaz, like any other natural gem, has certain properties in the field of alternative medicine and magical effects.

Healing

Ancient healers used the stone in the treatment of stomach, poisoning and ulcers. It was believed that it could stimulate the appetite, so they were often decorated with dishes and bowls for food. The mineral improves the functioning of the immune system, protects against colds and flu. It has a beneficial effect on the nervous system - it calms, treats mental disorders, eliminates insomnia, relieves nightmares. In addition, the gem is often used to treat infertility, and also promotes the rapid healing of wounds and soft tissue injuries. Wearing topaz in the chest area facilitates the course of bronchitis and lung diseases, and also contributes to the normal functioning of the thyroid gland.

Magic

Topaz is a stone of sanity, friendship, spiritual purity and happiness. It gives the owner a love of life, optimism, relieves depression, sadness and anxious thoughts. It is believed that the mineral can remove the evil eye and spoilage and eliminate a bad obsession with something. He is able to make his master more friendly, kind, sympathetic, peaceful, honest. The gem reveals hidden talents, helps to make the right decision, gives wisdom, develops intuition.

In esotericism, topaz is used for enlightenment, as well as to hear the voice of the subconscious and go into the astral.

To whom does

According to astrologers, topaz is suitable for any sign of the zodiac. Its positive energy favorably affects the inner feelings of a person, calms, brings harmony to life. But the ideal companion of the stone are people born in November. So, Scorpio women and Sagittarius women will find a reliable protector in the form of topaz from negative thoughts, rumors and gossip. And for men born at the end of autumn, he will help get rid of evil thoughts and avoid stressful situations.